NEW YORK—As COVID-19 cases drop, many states and cities are changing, relaxing or completely removing their indoor mask mandates. For many private businesses, especially those in the health care sector, these changes can create friction and force difficult decisions, as many health care locations are choosing to keep their mask mandates in place. Here, we’re taking a look at how some businesses are using social media to share this news with clients and patients—and how you can do the same, if you are choosing to keep a mask policy in place.

Emerald Park Eye Care in Saskatchewan, Canada, shared a sweet, loving graphic to explain why the mask mandate will remain in place as local policies change. Image via emeraldparkeyecare on Instagram


Disco, a children’s clothing store in Brooklyn, New York, is keeping its mask mandate in place as New York State drops its guidance. The store explained it is keeping children’s safety in mind, and will continue to offer curbside pickup for those who do not want to wear a mask. Image via discobrooklyn on Instagram


Each Peach Market in Washington, D.C., shared its mask mandate with a picture of employees modeling their own masks. Image via eachpeachmarket on Instagram


Chinook Optical, in Calgary, Canada, is also keeping its mask policy in place. The team shared a pretty and clear graphic to explain, and will provide disposable masks to those who need them. Image via chinookoptical on Instagram